Gear Review
Marmot Earlylight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 2-Person 3-Season
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By Diego Jules
Ranked #437 - 3-Season Tents
November 21, 2010
I took this tent on a mountain hiking trip last weekend. It was probably 30F, no snow and a cold wind.
With the tent pitched up as described in pictures we could feel a bit of a draft of cold air running across the tent.
This was quickly fixed by loosening up the vestibules so that they would be closer, maybe even touching the ground.
This way we eliminated the point of entry for the cold draft.
You gotta be careful if you do this though, because if you leave the rainfly too loose the wind will make it flap and the can be bothersome and maybe even bad for your tent's health.
I've had this tent since august and have taken it on a few weekend trips. So far I am very happy with my purchase. It feels worlds appart from those wallmart tents. I am happy I decided to pay the extra buck to get a decent quality tent.
View Details: Marmot Earlylight Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester ripstop (68D), PU coating (1800mm); [floor] nylon (70D ), PU coating (3000mm); [canopy] polyester ripstop (68D), no-see-um mesh (40D)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Pole Attachment:
- clips
- Floor Space:
- 30 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 54 x 88 in
- Interior Height:
- 38 in
- Vestibule Space:
- [ each ] 11.5 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 18 x 7 in
- Seams:
- [ floor & fly ] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh panels
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, Bare Bones Setup
- Trail Weight:
- (tent, poles & fly) 5 lb 5 oz, (Bare Bones Setup) 4 lb 12 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, three-seasons
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.